What a delightful, funny story. Loved the Random Excuse Button! That and the emotions all conflicting with each other is a great explanation of "Lunkheadedness" !
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"Honey, we didn't care if you were a Russian or a Martian... You were ours... and we weren't giving you to anybody." ~ Martha in Strange Visitor
"A love that risks nothing is worth nothing." ~ Jonathan in Big Girls Don't Fly